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SWIFT/BIC code VABECH22STE

VABECH22STE belongs to Valiant Bank AG in Steffisburg, Switzerland.

VABECH22STE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVABECH22STE
8-character codeVABECH22
Branch codeSTE
BankValiant Bank AG
BranchValiant Bank AG (Formerly Spar + Leihkasse Steffisburg
CitySteffisburg
CountrySwitzerland

How the Valiant Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

VABE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
STE Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which branch is behind BIC VABECH22STE?

VABECH22STE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Valiant Bank AG (Formerly Spar + Leihkasse Steffisburg, part of Valiant Bank AG in Steffisburg, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Valiant Bank AG take in Switzerland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need VABECH22STE to send euros to Switzerland?

Switzerland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need VABECH22STE.

Does Valiant Bank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Valiant Bank AG in Switzerland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use VABECH22STE incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VABECH22STE with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use VABECH22 instead of VABECH22STE?

VABECH22 is the main office of Valiant Bank AG, while VABECH22STE is Valiant Bank AG (Formerly Spar + Leihkasse Steffisburg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use VABECH22STE if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.